DJ Hampster Dance
Free online dance parties every night of the week, with a featured artist mix every Thursday and themed dance parties on Friday and Saturday. When and where: 7-9 p.m. on Twitch

Thursday 5.14

Prince: Live in Syracuse 1985
For three nights, the Prince estate is making available a classic Carrier Dome performance from the Purple Rain tour. The watch party is preceded by a live chat with Revolution drummer Bobby Z at 6 p.m. moderated by the Current's Andrea Swensson.When and where: 7 p.m through 10:59 p.m. Sunday on YouTube

Dessa's Show of Force Majeure
For this installment of her weekly literary readings, Dessa suggests "Maybe invite a digital date—think of it like a BYOB snowball dance in pajama bottoms, with chaperones that don’t allow you to be in the same room." Dress code is, as always, cocktail attire from the waist up. Every reading benefits a nonprofit, Venmo info announced in the stream. When and where: 7:45 on Instagram

“Lunch Ladies” with Annie FitzgeraldWe know you’re not going out for lunch… unless it’s takeout. Tune in to Annie Fitzgerald's virtual song circle with your grub of choice.When and where: Noon on Instagram

Indigo Girls
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will be playing the whole Rites of Passage album live as a duo, as well as some old favorites, and add a couple new songs. They will also take questions. Not a local act, but it's to benefit a locally based cause, Honor the Earth, and food security for Indian Country.When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube

Friday 5.15

Sounds Like Home
The folks at 89.3 the Current put together three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians this weekend. Day one features (in order of performances) P.O.S, Gully Boys, Faith Boblett, Dwynell Rolland, Reina Del Cid, and Dave Simonett.Where and when: 2 - 7:30 p.m. here

10 with Jen
CP alum Jen Boyles launches a new weekly musical discussion series where she connects with DJs, artists, producers, and musicians to ask them ten questions about music and life. This week's guest is Dieselboy.When and where: 8 p.m. onFacebook

Cocktails at the Castle -- at Home
Virtual edition of ASI's popular Cocktails at the Castle party, feauring interactive activities, recipes for you to make while you're at home, Ah Snaps happy hour sessions, and curated musical playlists from Little Fevers, Andy Cook, Green/Blue, and DJ Jake Rudh.When and where: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; register here

It's Friday, I'm in Low
Well, technically they're in Low every day of the week, as far as we know, but Friday is the day the Duluth indie veterans have chosen for their weekly livestream performance.When and where: 3 p.m. Instagram

#DoomtreeTV
Join members of Doomtree every Friday night for a new episode featuring pre-recorded clips, livestreamed performances, and footage from the Doomtree Vault. When and where: 8 p.m. here

Back Catalog Listening Party
Every Friday afternoon, hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig bring in some fellow musicians to chat about their music and the stories behind their favorite recordings. When and where: 4 p.m. on Facebook

Taylor James Donskey
“From his wall covered in Nat Geo maps,” Taylor James Donskey will provide two full hours of music and “uplifting commentary,” including two songs made up on the spot. He suggests you send emojis.When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Saturday 5.16

Sounds Like HomeThe folks at 89.3 the Current put together three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians this weekend. Day one features (in order of performances) P.O.S, Gully Boys, Faith Boblett, Dwynell Rolland, Reina Del Cid, and Dave Simonett.
Where and when: 2 - 7:30 p.m. here

Trash Cattie Brunch Show
It’s not at Mortimers this month, but it’s still a brunch show. Sipping while watching encouraged. When and where: 1:30 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Adrienne O'Shea
Live streaming virtual concert from her living room to yours, featuring special guest Cormac Ó Sé. Presented by Celtic Junction Arts Center. The artist will be accepting free will donations during the concert.When and where: 3 p.m. on Facebook

Concerts on the Couch: Benefit for St. Stephen's Human Services
Seventeen artists will perform throughout May in support of St. Stephen's work of ending homelessness. Tonight's show features Martin Zellar, Charlie Roth Music, and Ted Hajnasiewicz Music. Donations are being accepted here.When and where: 6:30 p.m. on Facebook

Bad Bad Hats
"Islands in the Livestream" is a weekly stream from Bad Bad Hats featuring a set of originals, covers, Q&A, and more.When and where: 4 p.m. YouTube

Michael Shines
The central Minnesota singer-songwriter will perform from his living room every week. "Chances are his wife, kiddos, and three furry friends (hairless cat not as furry) may make an appearance."When and where: 7:30 p.m. Facebook

Amanda B. Perry
The Cottage Grove singer-songwriter performs "Live From My Living Room" every Saturday night. She'll sing a couple covers along with her originals.
When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook

Sunday 5.17

Sounds Like HomeThe folks at 89.3 the Current put together three days of virtual performances celebrating Minnesota musicians this weekend. Day three features (in order of performances) Sophia Eris, Lady Lark, Charlie Parr, Har Mar Superstar, and Yam Haus.
Where and when: 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. here

Sunday Supper with Vicky Emerson"We'll do a recipe, play three songs, and also help someone," the Americana singer says of her new Sunday series. "Think of this show as Mr. Rogers with Chardonnay." Where and when: 5 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Mother Banjo Sunday Singalong
Ellen Stanley will lead listeners in folk and gospel tunes that the whole family can sing together.When and where: 11 a.m. on Facebook

Shotgun Ragtime BandThe weekly Grateful Sunday gig gone digital. This week, Shotgun Ragtime Band will showcase an acoustic set and an electric set. Tune in for what you’re feeling or stay for both.When and where: 6:30 p.m. acoustic, 8:30 p.m. electric on Facebook

Monday 5.18

Bad Songs with Jeremy Messersmith
Messersmith will drink whiskey and "showcase some of the worst, most terrible, tasteless, and half-finished songs I’ve never dared to play for anyone."When and where: 8 p.m on Instagram

Leslie Vincent's Weekly Ukulele Show
Live performance from Vincent's living room every Monday night.When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Concerts on the Couch: Benefit for St. Stephen's Human ServicesSeventeen artists will perform throughout May in support of St. Stephen's work of ending homelessness. Tonight's show features Adam Moe, Martin Devaney, and Sarah Morris. Donations are being accepted here.
When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook

Shannon Blowtorch & Mpls Adonia: Quarantine Live dance party This week's theme hasn't yet been announced, but whatever they choose to play, it'll be a blast.When and where: 6 p.m. on Zoom (meeting ID and password here)

Gabriel Douglas's Tuesday Night Free Fall
Wednesdays belong to 4onthefloor’s guitarist Nick Costa, so the frontman is on for Tuesday. Tune in for Gabriel Douglas’s “Tuesday Night Free Fall” every week. (If you’re there 15 minutes early there will be a dance party.)When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Sarah MorrisWho needs a living room? Morris is broadcasting five songs and “big love” live from “the big green bathroom” every Tuesday.When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook

Yam HausThey’ve done live Zumba classes, hosted some guest stars, and played bingo. What will tonight bring?When and where: 7 p.m. on Facebook

Wednesday 5.20

Concerts on the Couch: Benefit for St. Stephen's Human ServicesSeventeen artists will perform throughout May in support of St. Stephen's work of ending homelessness. Tonight's show features Ben Lubeck, Mother Banjo, Mary Bragg, and Jesse Terry. Donations are being accepted here.
When and where: 6:30 p.m. on Facebook

Nick Costa
Venmo him with a request before the show and he’ll practice, Venmo him during and he’ll wing it (“which is fun in its own way”).When and where: 6 p.m. on Instagram and Facebook

Joyann Parker
On Wednesdays it’s all about requests, usually featuring a special guest.Where and when: 7 p.m. on Facebook

Katy Vernon
The singer-songwriter puts on her weekly shows a little early so they can watch her back home in the U.K. as wellWhere and when: 3 p.m. on Facebook and Instagram

Dan Israel
The guest cap in Dan’s living room is one, but anyone can come online.When and where: 6 p.m. on Facebook